Books by Steven Herrick

Award-winning author Steven Herrick''s latest book is a heart-warming tale about friendship, grief and the importance of baked goods.In a country town, in a school just like yours, the kids in Class 6A tell their stories.There''s Mick, school captain and sometime trouble-maker, who wants to make the school a better place, while his younger brother Jacob just wants to fly. There''s shy and lonely Laura who hopes to finally fit in with a circle of friends, while Pete struggles to deal with his grandpa''s sudden death. Popular Selina obsesses over class comedian Cameron, while Cameron obsesses over Anzac biscuits and Pookie Aleera - whoever that is!For new teacher Ms Arthur, it''s another world, but for Mr Korsky, the school groundskeeper, he''s seen it all before.

A new, laugh-out-loud novel from award-winning author Steven Herrick Some things are too big for a boy to solve. Jesse is an eleven-year-old boy tackling many problems in life, especially fitting in to a new school. Luckily he meets Kate. She has curly black hair, braces and an infectious smile. She wants to 'Save the Whales' and needs Jesse's help. But they haven't counted on Hunter, the school bully, who appears to enjoy hurling insults at random. With Hunter's catchphrase 'Ha!' echoing through the school, something or someone has to give. But will it be Jesse? Kate? Or is there more to Hunter than everyone thinks? An inspiring and funny story about the small gestures that can help to make the world a better place.

A special reissue of a bestselling and award-winning Australian classic from popular author Steven HerrickMy hand in his stops trembling, for a moment.When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it''s the simple gifts in life that really make a difference.A life-affirming look at humanity, generosity and love.